Recommendations based on Confessions of a Domestic Failureby Bunmi Laditan

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  1. Baby Proof

    by Emily Giffin
    A woman who never wanted children faces a crisis when her husband decides he wants to start a family.

    From the author of the smash hits Something Borrowed and Something Blue comes a novel that explores the question: is there ever a deal-breaker when it comes to true love? First comes love. Then comes ... (Goodreads)

  2. The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion

    by Fannie Flagg
    A woman discovers the truth about her family's past, unlocking a legacy of secrets.

    Poland, 1909 Stanislaw is determined to escape the Russians and follow his brother to America, a land where anything seems possible. Wisconsin, 1941 With all the men off to war, Fritzi and her ... (Goodreads)

  3. Nine Perfect Strangers

    by Liane Moriarty
    Nine strangers gather at a remote health resort for a ten-day retreat, but their lives are about to be changed forever.

    Could ten days at a health resort really change you forever?, These nine perfect strangers are about to find out... Nine people gather at a remote health resort. Some are here to lose weight, some ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Monster at the End of this Book

    by Jon Stone
    A humorous adventure of a creature trying to stop a book from being read.

    Many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page—for fear of a monster at ... (Goodreads)

  5. Pinkalicious

    by Victoria Kann
    A young girl's adventures with a magical pink plant and the importance of balance.

    This sparkling, New York Times, bestselling picture book from Victoria and Elizabeth Kann celebrates all things pink while showing readers that being yourself is the best of all. This 10th ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Food of Love

    by Amanda Prowse
    A woman's journey through love, loss, and self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of relationships and the healing power of food.

    A loving mother. A perfect family. A shock wave that could shatter everything., Freya Braithwaite knows she is lucky. Nineteen years of marriage to a man who still warms her soul and two beautiful ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. The Christmas Sisters

    by Sarah Morgan
    Three adopted sisters reunite for Christmas in Scotland, confronting past secrets and finding love. Heartwarming holiday tale.

    “The perfect gift for readers who relish heartwarming tales of sisters and love.”— Booklist on The Christmas Sisters In the snowy Highlands of Scotland, Suzanne McBride is dreaming of the perfect ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Love Season

    by Elin Hilderbrand
    A summer romance between a woman and her ex-husband's best friend, set on the idyllic island of Nantucket.

    Welcome to, The Love Season,—a riveting story that takes place in one day and spans decades; a story that embraces the charming, pristine island of Nantucket, as well as Manhattan, Paris and Morocco. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Party

    by Robyn Harding
    A sweet sixteen party goes awry, revealing dark secrets and testing the limits of friendship and family.

    Robyn Harding’s domestic drama, hailed as “tense and riveting” by Megan Miranda,, New York Times, bestselling author of, All the Missing Girls, explores the aftermath of a sweet sixteen birthday ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Friction

    by Sandra Brown
    A homicide detective and a TV journalist team up to solve a murder case, but their past relationship creates tension and danger.

    After a courtroom gunman threatens everything he holds dear, a Texas Ranger with a checkered past must choose between vengeance and family in this #1, New York Times, bestselling thriller. Crawford ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Gone the Next

    by Ben Rehder
    A private investigator searches for a missing boy, uncovering dark secrets in a small Texas town.

    Meet Roy Ballard, freelance videographer with a knack for catching insurance cheats. He's working a routine case, complete with hours of tedious surveillance, when he sees something that shakes him ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. I Owe You One

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A chance encounter leads to a series of IOUs between Fixie and a handsome stranger, changing her life in unexpected ways.

    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an irresistible story of love and empowerment about a young woman with a complicated family, a handsome man who might be “the one,” and an ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Undomestic Goddess

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A lawyer's unexpected journey into domesticity, learning the joys of a simpler life.

    Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable: she’s made a huge mistake. A mistake so huge, it’ll wreck any chance of a partnership. Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Wifey

    by Judy Blume
    A suburban housewife's search for fulfillment and self-discovery through extramarital affairs.

    The story follows the life of bored 1970s New Jersey housewife, Sandy Pressman, who decides to reinvigorate her life by having an extramarital affair with an old high school boyfriend. This decision ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Other Typist

    by Suzanne Rindell
    In 1920s New York, a prim and proper typist becomes fascinated with a mysterious co-worker, leading to a spiral of obsession and deceit.

    A haunting debut novel set against the background of New York City in the 1920s… Confessions are Rose Baker’s job. A typist for the New York City Police Department, she sits in judgment like a high ... (Goodreads)

  16. Livia Lone

    by Barry Eisler
    Livia Lone, a sex crimes detective, seeks revenge on the people who destroyed her family and forced her into sexual slavery.

    Seattle PD sex-crimes detective Livia Lone knows the monsters she hunts. Sold by her Thai parents along with her little sister, Nason; marooned in America; abused by the men who trafficked them…the ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Coincidence of Coconut Cake

    by Amy E. Reichert
    A chef's life falls apart when a scathing review of her restaurant is written by a man she had a one-night stand with.

    You’ve Got Mail meets How to Eat a Cupcake in this delightful novel about a talented chef and the food critic who brings down her restaurant—whose chance meeting turns into a delectable romance of ... (Goodreads)

  18. Good Luck with That

    by Kristan Higgins
    Three friends struggle with body image and self-acceptance after the death of their friend. A heartwarming and empowering story of self-love.

    Emerson, Georgia, and Marley have been best friends ever since they met at a weight-loss camp as teens. When Emerson tragically passes away, she leaves one final wish for her best friends: to conquer ... (Goodreads)

  19. I'll Walk Alone

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A mother searches for her kidnapped son while being accused of his murder. Twists and turns lead to a shocking revelation.

    The Queen Of Suspense Is Back! Mary Higgins Clark’s new novel—the thirtieth and most spine-chilling of her long career as America’s most beloved author of suspense fiction— is about the newest and ... (Goodreads)

  20. History Is All You Left Me

    by Adam Silvera
    Grief-stricken teen learns to heal and forgive after the death of his best friend.

    "This book will make you cry, think, and then cry some more." ,—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of, Everything, Everything,, From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, More ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Life List

    by Lori Nelson Spielman
    A woman's quest to fulfill her late mother's bucket list and find her true purpose.

    In this utterly charming debut — one woman sets out to complete her old list of childhood goals, and finds that her lifelong dreams lead her down a path she never expects. 1. Go to Paris 2. Perform ... (Goodreads)

  22. Night of Miracles

    by Elizabeth Berg
    A heartwarming story of a small town and its inhabitants, who find hope and love in unexpected ways.

    A delightful novel about surprising friendships, community, and the way small acts of kindness can change a life, from the bestselling author of, The Story of Arthur Truluv, Lucille Howard is getting ... (Goodreads)

  23. Leaving Blythe River

    by Catherine Ryan Hyde
    Ethan and his mother escape an abusive home and start a new life in a remote cabin, but their past catches up with them.

    New York Times, bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde returns with an unforgettable story of courage., Seventeen-year-old Ethan Underwood is totally unprepared to search for his father in the Blythe ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Mountain Shadow

    by Gregory David Roberts
    Sequel to "Shantaram," following Lin's journey through the Mumbai underworld as he navigates love, loss, and redemption.

    Shantaram introduced millions of readers to a cast of unforgettable characters through Lin, an Australian fugitive, working as a passport forger for a branch of the Bombay mafia. In The Mountain ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. The Radleys

    by Matt Haig
    A family of abstaining vampires living in suburban England struggle to keep their true identities hidden from their neighbors.

    The Radleys are an everyday family who juggle dysfunctional lives. Except, as Peter and Helen Radley know but their children have yet to find out, the Radleys happen to be a family of abstaining ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Marriage Lie

    by Kimberly Belle
    Iris' husband dies in a plane crash, but she discovers he wasn't who he said he was. She sets out to uncover the truth.

    Even the perfect marriage has its dark side… Iris and Will's marriage is as close to perfect as it can be: a large house in a nice Atlanta neighborhood, rewarding careers and the excitement of trying ... (Goodreads)

  27. Surprise Me

    by Sophie Kinsella
    Married couple Sylvie and Dan decide to spice up their relationship with surprises, but secrets from their past threaten to unravel everything.

    After being together for ten years, Sylvie and Dan have all the trimmings of a happy life and marriage; they have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, beautiful twin girls, and communicate so ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Library of Lost and Found

    by Phaedra Patrick
    A librarian discovers a mysterious book that leads her on a journey to uncover family secrets and find her true self.

    A librarian’s discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime…,Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people—though not for lack of trying. She ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Cafe by the Sea

    by Jenny Colgan
    A woman returns to a remote Scottish island to find love and a new beginning.

    Years ago, Flora fled the quiet Scottish island where she grew up – and she hasn't looked back. What would she have done on Mure? It's a place where everyone has known her all her life, where no one ... (Goodreads)

  30. Life or Death

    by Michael Robotham
    A man escapes prison on the eve of his release, risking everything to prove his innocence and find his missing daughter.

    Audie Palmer escapes from a Texas jail the day before the end of his ten-year sentence for armed robbery and second-degree murder. His friend Moss Webster is mysteriously released from the same ... (Wikipedia)